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Since new management have taken over the nursery, we are making great strides in the right direction to helping our children's development progress by letting the children take the lead in their own learning and guiding them along their journey, in preparation for starting school and also supporting them throughout their time at school. My son is 2 in July and has been attending nursery since being 7 months old. He is coming on leaps and bounds with his development, especially his Communication and Language. I can't praise the staff enough who I work alongside and who are their to support me and my son. We love our children of Playhouse and want to give them the best start in their education that we can by supporting there learning in a fun, friendly and safe enviroment.", "datePublished": "2019-05-20T20:07:27.373011Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Zoe Matthewman" }, "reviewBody": "All reviews prior to August 2018 are based on the nursery being ran by previous owners. 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Playhouse Day Nursery # Playhouse Day Nursery in Stockton-on-Tees Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Oct 2022) · 5.0 (3 parent reviews) · Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 5GA · Stockton-on-Tees Number of places 55 places Age range 1–5 yrs Last inspected Oct 2022 Local authority Stockton-on-Tees About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Playhouse Day Nursery provides a vibrant and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. The nursery focuses on child-led activities, fostering independence and self-confidence in a joyful atmosphere. With a team of dedicated practitioners, the nursery values strong partnerships with parents and carers to support each child's unique development. They offer an ambitious curriculum designed to prepare children for their next steps, ensuring an inspiring and stimulating environment. The nursery has received a "GOOD" rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection, highlighting their strong curriculum, effective communication and language development initiatives, and commitment to physical activity. The local authority has also commended their well-managed settling-in procedures for diverse families, enhanced outdoor play areas, and a settled staff team that promotes continuity of care and strong attachments. Furthermore, Playhouse Day Nursery holds a "5 STAR - VERY GOOD" food hygiene rating, indicating their commitment to providing healthy and safe meals. Our ethos Playhouse Day Nursery focuses on a child-led approach, fostering independence and self-confidence in a joyful atmosphere. They are committed to preparing children for their next steps with an ambitious curriculum and value strong partnerships with parents and carers to support each child's unique development. What it's like Children show that they feel safe and secure and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that helps them to prepare for what they need to learn next. They engage in their learning, join in with group conversations, and rapidly learn new words, which helps to develop their communication and language skills. Child-led learning Strong parent partnerships Ambitious curriculum Good Ofsted rating 5-star food hygiene ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted 15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs) 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. [Request pricing →](https://playhousedaynursery.com/index.html#contacts01-1f) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Playhouse Day Nursery Inspection date Oct 2022 Inspection no. 10229383 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207945)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY420139) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://playhousedaynursery.com/) Lowfields Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, STOCKTON-ON-TEES, TS17 5GA [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.32005/54.52739/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near STOCKTON-ON-TEES - [Day nurseries in STOCKTON-ON-TEES](/search?q=STOCKTON-ON-TEES) - [Day nurseries in North East](/search?q=North+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=playhouse-day-nursery-ts17-5ga-ey420139) ## Key facts Opening hours 7.30am – 6pm term time, 8.30am – 4.30 pm school holidays Food Meals provided (5-star food hygiene rating) Age range 9 months – 4 years Term time / All Year All Year Session types Full day, Wrap around care, Holiday club Established 2007 Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Playhouse Day Nursery Last inspected 12 October 2022 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children show that they feel safe and secure and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that helps them to prepare for what they need to learn next. They engage in their learning, join in with group conversations, and rapidly learn new words, which helps to develop their communication and language skills. Inspector highlights - Children show that they feel safe and secure. - Children benefit from an ambitious curriculum that helps them to prepare for what they need to learn next. - Children are physically active and have regular access to the large outdoor area. - The manager clearly understands her responsibilities to safeguard children and ensures staff can identify early indicators of potential harm. - Children are polite and kind to one another. Areas to develop - 1 target staff training to help staff enhance their skills and knowledge, specifically for the age range of children that they work with - 2 ensure a consistent approach to how children learn to manage their own feelings and behaviour and understand the impact on others. Inspection #10229383 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50207945) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > Parents are happy with the care and education provided. > They are assured that their children are happy and safe in nursery. > They appreciate the time that staff spend to give them feedback about their child's day in nursery. Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The manager liaises with other professionals, where necessary, to seek further support for children's learning and development. Outdoor space Children are physically active. They have regular access to the large outdoor area at the setting, where they play hide and seek games with staff. ## Parent Reviews of Playhouse Day Nursery 5.0 (3) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjUrkiXV20b9E9ZKgeBROQqt49v1Z5dvIqdfJ_mBurwXbhoAsskK=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Nadine Hatton 7 years ago As a parent and also an employee, I would highly recommend Playhouse Day Nursery. Since new management have taken over the nursery, we are making great strides in the right direction to helping our children's development progress by letting the children take the lead in their own learning and guiding them along their journey, in preparation for starting school and also supporting them throughout their time at school. My son is 2 in July and has been attending nursery since being 7 months old. He is coming on leaps and bounds with his development, especially his Communication and Language. I can't praise the staff enough who I work alongside and who are their to support me and my son. We love our children of Playhouse and want to give them the best start in their education that we can by supporting there learning in a fun, friendly and safe enviroment. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZbzdYTExREAE!2m1!1s0x487e93773e00709d:0xcd7d9134912cebc2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKXHBAMTHQy_pZ6CTC1aIa4FO2aCtWr9aHHxhZ2VpiF4yrRwQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Zoe Matthewman 7 years ago All reviews prior to August 2018 are based on the nursery being ran by previous owners. My sister and I took the company over as of this date and have received extremely positive feedback from our children and their families. Please see our reviews on our Facebook page for a more accurate reflection Search Playhouse Day Nursery Ingleby [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURZMXBLSlNREAE!2m1!1s0x487e93773e00709d:0xcd7d9134912cebc2) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKGM8kjKtabjJKz7LYjIpYlS7AlYH9XlptoGvmdVYdFY7bjPA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Jodie Morris 8 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURReUpmNzdRRRAB!2m1!1s0x487e93773e00709d:0xcd7d9134912cebc2) Reviews from Google for Playhouse Day Nursery. 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